133 Istanbul City Guide

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Rick Steves

Rick Steves, Public Radio, 721132, Europe, Society & Culture, Places & Travel, Npr, Travel

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🗓️ 4 May 2008

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Now one of the world's largest cities, Istanbul retains its intimate character with the echoes of generations still evident in its narrow streets and ornate monuments. Rick's friends Tan and Lale Aran join us for a guide to their rapidly growing city and take calls to help listeners plan their visits to Istanbul. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

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0:00.0	Istanbul is one of the world's great cities, period.
0:04.0	Hi, I'm Rick Steve's.
0:05.0	Today, we're taking a close-up look at the city where Europe meets Asia.
0:09.0	I've invited two Istanbul tour guides to offer an insider's look at their hometown.
0:14.6	Once known as Byzantium, then as Constantinople, this grand and ancient city has become a
0:20.3	thriving 21st century metropolis, home to about 15 million Turks.
0:25.8	Our guests will lead us through the highlights of this complex city.
0:29.0	In addition to world-class sightseeing, from the famous Blue Mosque to the Topkapi Palace, Istanbul offers visitors
0:34.8	a feast for all the senses.
0:37.1	The sound of the Muslim called a prayer warbling over the rooftops, the smell of
0:41.4	apple tobacco from a water pipe, and the warmth of sharing a pot of
0:45.2	mint tea over a back-ammon board with a new Turkish friend.
0:48.3	Turkey is a hush-galdiness.
0:50.3	Istanbul hush-galdness.
0:51.7	Come along as we learn how to experience Istanbul with confidence in style in the hour ahead.
0:57.0	It's Travel with Rick Steeves.
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1:13.0	Hi, I'm Rick Steeves, this is Travel with Rick Steeves, and today our focus is Istanbul.
1:18.0	Truly one of the world's great cities.
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